Monday Evenings
@ 7pm
in Luther Lounge
(See church calendar here for full schedule)
A survey of the Scriptures with
Pastor Don
@ 7pm
in Luther Lounge
(See church calendar here for full schedule)
A survey of the Scriptures with
Pastor Don
Philippians is a missionary thank-you letter. Scholars have carefully studied Paul's style in the letter because of its relationship to Greek rhetoric. Paul's opening prayer (1:3-11) anticipates all the major themes of the book. Paul stated the key theme in 1:27 - living in accord with the gospel of Christ. He illustrated the paradox of human responsibility and view of God's work in us and the Paradox of joy and suffering. Paul presented Jesus and himself as examples of living worthy of the Gospel.
Paul also warned the Philippians about 1) people who spread the gospel from bad motives (1:15-17), 2) the circumcision group (3:2-7), and 3) "enemies of the cross" (3:18). These groups were not necessarily part of the congregation at Philippi, but were affecting other congregations and spreading problems.
Paul also warned the Philippians about 1) people who spread the gospel from bad motives (1:15-17), 2) the circumcision group (3:2-7), and 3) "enemies of the cross" (3:18). These groups were not necessarily part of the congregation at Philippi, but were affecting other congregations and spreading problems.
